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Jan 7, 2024 · When Is COVID-19 the Most Contagious? Researchers estimate that people who get infected with COVID-19 can spread it to others 2-3 days before symptoms start and are most contagious 1-2...
Dec 11, 2023 · Infectious disease experts say that COVID-19’s peak infectivity is during symptom onset. During this time, people can spread the virus to others through sneezing and coughing. Once your symptoms get better, you’re less likely to spread COVID.
Feb 26, 2024 · People are most contagious with COVID-19 during the first 5 to 7 days after they catch it. Many people don’t get symptoms right away when they catch COVID, and some never experience symptoms at all.
May 3, 2024 · The contagiousness of COVID-19 can vary, but people with mild or asymptomatic illness are usually no longer contagious after 10 days. People with moderate to severe illness or who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may remain contagious for 10 to 20 days or even longer.
Jul 23, 2021 · The SARS-CoV-2 infection that causes COVID-19 can be contagious for around 2 weeks, but the exact duration varies from person to person. People with the infection can infect others before...
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Mar 15, 2024 · Since December 2021, the agency had recommended individuals isolate for at least five days after developing symptoms of COVID-19, or after a positive test if asymptomatic. After five days, the...
Apr 9, 2024 · What is COVID-19? COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia.
